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From Refugee to Winnipeg Art Star | Winnipeg News
From war-torn Syria to Winnipeg’s thriving art scene, Bistyek’s vibrant, anime-meets-graffiti style is turning heads—and selling for thousands. Fleeing civil war and persecution, he rebuilt his life in Canada, eventually sponsoring his entire family’s immigration. His powerful exhibition “Forbidden Colours” reflects his childhood trauma of being bullied for drawing the Kurdish flag, now channeled into bold, expressive art. With a new collective gallery and housewares studio in the works, Bistyek credits Winnipeg’s community for his success—and vows to give back, one colorful canvas and…
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